RFP 002-24-TES San Marcos Salamander Monitoring Study

The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA), a political subdivision of the State of Texas located in San Antonio, is soliciting proposals for a San Marcos Salamander Monitoring Study. The purpose of the project is to test and refine a study design, survey methods, and statistical methodologies for monitoring the San Marcos salamander population in Spring Lake and the upper San Marcos River. The project will be conducted over two years from 2025-2026 and involves site selection, sampling frequency and timeline, and statistical analysis. Proposals are due by September 11, 2024, and the contract is expected to be awarded on November 12, 2024. Offerors must submit an itemized cost proposal, and the contract will be awarded as a time-and-materials, not-to-exceed agreement.

The EAA strongly encourages minority and women-owned businesses (M/WBEs) to submit proposals, with a goal of awarding 30% of the total contract value to such firms. Offerors must complete a Project Subcontracting Plan detailing their efforts to include M/WBEs. Selection will be based on the Offeror's experience, qualifications, commercial quality, cost, and schedule. There is no incumbent vendor or current contractor identified, and the EAA has not provided a specific budget range for the project.